Shigeji Matsushita
| Date and Place of Birth: | August 16, 1916, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan |
| Date and Place of Death: | Unknown |
| Baseball Experience: | Japanese Professional League |
| Position: | Outfield |
| Rank: | Unknown |
| Military Unit: | Unknown |
| Area Served: | Unknown |
Shigeji Matsushita (Matushita) was born on August 16, 1916 in Hyogo
Prefecture, Japan. He attended Akashi Chugakkou high school and Hosei
University before signing with Hanshin in 1941.
The right-handed hitting outfielder played 63 games that year and batted
.167 with 11 RBIs. Matushita was drafted into military service in 1941
and died in combat.
Date Added: February 12, 2013
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